CRISIS SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call 911.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
If you are someone you know is at risk of self-harm, call BC's Crisis line at 1 800 784 2433.
If you need immediate, free and confidential emtional support, crisis intervention, or community resource information, call the Fraser Health Crisis Line at 1 877 820 7444.
OTHER IMMEDIATE RESOURCES
Here2Talk: Accessible 24/7 to all students in BC who are registered in a post-secondary institution 1 877 857 3397.
Call 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.
For the Alcohol, Drug Information and Referral Services call 1-800-663-1441 to find resources and support.
UBC SERVICES & RESOURCES
Student Services Health and Wellbeing: https://students.ubc.ca/health
UBC Human Resources Health and Wellbeing: https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing
AMS/GSS Health & Dental: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/support-services/health-dental/
AMS Peer Support: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/support-services/student-services/peer-support/
UBC Counseling Services: https://students.ubc.ca/health/counselling-services
UBC Wellness Centre: https://students.ubc.ca/health/wellness-centre
VANCOUVER/BC SERVICES & RESOURCES
Health-Link BC Well-being
Visit Health-Link BC for information and resources on well-being and mental health.
Vancouver Coastal Health Wellness
Access resources and support through the Vancouver Coastal Health Wellness program.
Local Therapists/Organizations
Search for registered psychologists, counsellors, and therapists in Vancouver through Counseling BC.
Use the BC Psychological Association to find a psychologist by city, client type, area of practice, therapy method, and language.
PHYSICAL WELLNESS
UBC Recreation
Visit UBC Recreation for numerous drop-in options for fitness and sports. Check out their virtual fitness classes if you’re on a tight schedule.
The Student Recreation Centre (SRC) offers various gyms and free drop-in programs like basketball, badminton, volleyball, swimming, and skating.
Free Physical Wellness Apps
Download the Nike Train Club App for free guided workouts and fitness plans.
NUTRITION
Healthy Meal Recipes for College Students
Explore budget-friendly and meal-prep friendly recipes on Fit Foodie Finds.
UBC Campus Nutrition
Access campus nutrition resources at campusnutrition.ca.
For students living in residence, contact the residence dietician at UBC Food Services. Non-residents can connect with a dietician by calling 811 or visiting the BC Dieticians website.
Affordable Food on Campus
Check out Sprouts in the Life Building basement, the AMS Food Bank in Life 0023, and The Delly after 5 pm for half-off meals.
MENTAL WELLNESS
AMS/GSS Student Health
Students can get up to 80% coverage of psychotherapy services from licensed professionals through the AMS/GSS Student Health plan.
Virtual Resources
Explore apps like Insight Timer, Medito Meditation, and Zen: Guided Meditation and Sleep for mental wellness support.
Counseling
Use 7 Cups for free emotional support with trained counselors and listeners. Access the Foundry Provincial Virtual Service for various support services.
Interactive Mental Health Programs
BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry.
Life to the Full is an interactive course to help you understand and manage your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Call 1-855-242-3310 for 24/7 support for Indigenous people across Canada.
Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Call 1-866-925-4419 for support for anyone experiencing distress due to their residential school experience.
KUU-US Crisis Response Service
Call 1-800-588-8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C.
Métis Crisis Line
Call 1-833-638-4722 for Métis-specific crisis support available 24/7 in B.C.
Other Resources
Explore the First Nations Health Authority and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) for more support services.
SUPPORT FOR 2SLGBTQ+ PEOPLE
Qmunity Counselling Program
Access low-cost counselling with trained professionals through the Qmunity Counselling Program.
QMUNITY’s Trans ID Clinic
Get support with name and gender marker changes through the QMUNITY Trans ID Clinic.
Trans Care BC
Connect with Trans Care BC for information, education, training, and support for trans people and their loved ones.
FREE RECREATION
Museums
Visit UBC's free museums such as the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Museum of Anthropology, and the Museum of Earth.
Art and Culture
Enjoy free art exhibits at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, the AHVA Gallery, and performances at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Nature
Explore UBC's beautiful outdoor spaces such as the Nitobe Memorial Garden, the Rose Garden, and the iconic Wreck Beach.